Chambersburg
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deano1943
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Chambersburg Marker is located U.S. 11 NE of Chambersburg, near borough line.
Waymark Code: WM2DC
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 10/10/2005
Views: 25
Settled 1734 by Benjamin Chamberswho laid out "Chambers Town" in 1776. Seat of Franklin County since 1784. Scene of Civil War events: Raided by "Jeb" Stuart, 1862; occupied by Confederates in 1863; and burned by them in 1864.
Marker Name: Chambersburg
County: Franklin
Date Dedicated: 07/10/1948
Marker Type: Roadside
Location: U.S.11 NE of Chambersburg, near borough line
Category: Cities and Towns
Website: Not listed
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